Study Claims ‘Sugar Coma’ Is Real, Lowers Cognitive Ability

CBS Local — Have you ever felt the tiring effects of a “food coma” or “sugar crash” after eating candy or a big meal? According to researchers in New Zealand, simple sugars really do slow a person’s brain down and makes you lose focus.
A team from the University of Otago tested 49 people to see how three common sugars found in sweeteners, juices, and candy affected a person’s cognitive abilities. “Our study suggests that the ‘sugar